To react
Example: She reacts quickly to unexpected changes
Definition
"To react" means to respond or behave in a particular way as a result of something that has happened or been said. For example, "She reacts quickly to unexpected changes" implies she responds promptly and appropriately to new situations.
Etymology
The verb "to react" comes from the Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again' and 'agere' meaning 'to do or act.' It originally meant 'to act in response to something,' which perfectly captures the idea of responding or replying to an action or event.
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"To react" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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